Mid-Engined C8 Corvette Finally Has a Nurburgring Spy Video

Before we talk about the Vette, let's run through how important the Nurburgring is. General Motors doesn't sell that many cars in Europe, but it set some amazing lap times around the track, particularly with Camaros and a few Cadillacs. Engineers have learned a lot about how to make a great handling package there, so we have really high expectations for the C8 Corvette, even though it's sailing uncharted waters.

Despite not knowing the price, we have no hesitation in calling the C8 a "supercar." It will have the performance, design, racing technology and sound to compete with the exotic brands, some of which don't even play that much at the Green Hell.

But let's switch our focus to the soundtrack of the video. Rumors surrounding the C8 talked about three types of powertrains, two of which had forced induction. But listening to the next Corvette, we can't seem to make out any superchargers or tubos. It's like a Camaro SS or something like that, a pure, big V8 engine.

That's to be expected since all Corvettes start out with the base model and later add the fancy stuff. Thus, we should be dealing with a similar 6.2-liter unit to the one in the C7, only mounted behind the driver.

Of course, to get those ridiculous 700+ horsepower numbers, the C8 will have to get some kind of forced induction. The rumor mill suggests a 5.5-liter twin-turbo will motivate the Z06, but we have a few more years before that comes out.

While we don't yet see any family resemblance, we're still blown away by the new body design, the first Corvette without a big nose. It's like the perfect combination of all the elements we loved on the NSX, Lamborghini Countach and several classic Ferraris, rolled up in a burrito and topped with jalapenos.